Dolphins Trade LB Kiko Alonso to Saints

foreverfan · 09-03-2019, 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by SaintsBro

I still don't quite understand why the Dolphins would do this. I understand why the Saints would, but the Dolphins side makes no sense to me.

Smashmouth said it best with the tank going over the cliff. LMAO

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FinSaint · 09-03-2019, 02:35 PM

Originally Posted by SaintsBro

I still don't quite understand why the Dolphins would do this. I understand why the Saints would, but the Dolphins side makes no sense to me.

I guess the bottom line was that they didn't have a spot for him with the change of defensive philosophy, which puts more DBs on the field instead of customary three LBs.

Also, the young LB in their roster was viewed as a straight replacement if not an upgrade over him.

Dolphins were probably going to cut him if they couldn't have found a trading partner. With the trade they only have to pay 1M$ of his salary and are off the hook while also getting a promising young ST contributor in exchange.

It wasn't a bad deal for Miami even though it might seem like it from our point of view.

TheOak · 09-03-2019, 04:54 PM

Originally Posted by CHA_CHING

My only real concern here is that he has a reputation for dirty hits, which could be disastrous for us. All it takes is one personal foul penalty to really help an opposing offense on a drive.

Sometimes that is a lockeroom thing... We are talking about a locker room that once condoned the likes of Richie Incognito, as well as Ndamukong Suh.

Rell&Gold · 09-03-2019, 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

I guess the bottom line was that they didn't have a spot for him with the change of defensive philosophy, which puts more DBs on the field instead of customary three LBs.

Also, the young LB in their roster was viewed as a straight replacement if not an upgrade over him.

Dolphins were probably going to cut him if they couldn't have found a trading partner. With the trade they only have to pay 1M$ of his salary and are off the hook while also getting a promising young ST contributor in exchange.

It wasn't a bad deal for Miami even though it might seem like it from our point of view.

Dolphins LB was looked as "upgrade" over Alonso? What's this guy's name?

FinSaint · 09-03-2019, 06:03 PM

Originally Posted by Rell&Gold

Dolphins LB was looked as "upgrade" over Alonso? What's this guy's name?

Starts with an E, it was a mouthful.

saintfan · 09-03-2019, 06:57 PM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

I guess the bottom line was that they didn't have a spot for him with the change of defensive philosophy, which puts more DBs on the field instead of customary three LBs.

Also, the young LB in their roster was viewed as a straight replacement if not an upgrade over him.

Dolphins were probably going to cut him if they couldn't have found a trading partner. With the trade they only have to pay 1M$ of his salary and are off the hook while also getting a promising young ST contributor in exchange.

It wasn't a bad deal for Miami even though it might seem like it from our point of view.

He asked to be traded.

Crusader · 09-04-2019, 02:54 AM

Originally Posted by saintfan

He asked to be traded.

And when that happens its usually better to move that guy and get something, anything, in return rather than having to cut someone that has become a disruption.

09-03-2019, 11:59 AM	#51
foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Dolphins Trade LB Kiko Alonso to Saints Originally Posted by SaintsBro I still don't quite understand why the Dolphins would do this. I understand why the Saints would, but the Dolphins side makes no sense to me. Smashmouth said it best with the tank going over the cliff. LMAO Twitter SmashMouth likes this.
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09-03-2019, 02:35 PM	#52
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	Re: Dolphins Trade LB Kiko Alonso to Saints Originally Posted by SaintsBro I still don't quite understand why the Dolphins would do this. I understand why the Saints would, but the Dolphins side makes no sense to me. I guess the bottom line was that they didn't have a spot for him with the change of defensive philosophy, which puts more DBs on the field instead of customary three LBs. Also, the young LB in their roster was viewed as a straight replacement if not an upgrade over him. Dolphins were probably going to cut him if they couldn't have found a trading partner. With the trade they only have to pay 1M$ of his salary and are off the hook while also getting a promising young ST contributor in exchange. It wasn't a bad deal for Miami even though it might seem like it from our point of view. SaintsBro likes this.
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09-03-2019, 04:54 PM	#53
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,027	Re: Dolphins Trade LB Kiko Alonso to Saints Originally Posted by CHA_CHING My only real concern here is that he has a reputation for dirty hits, which could be disastrous for us. All it takes is one personal foul penalty to really help an opposing offense on a drive. Sometimes that is a lockeroom thing... We are talking about a locker room that once condoned the likes of Richie Incognito, as well as Ndamukong Suh.

09-03-2019, 05:36 PM	#54
Rell&Gold 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Washington, D.C Posts: 2,887	Re: Dolphins Trade LB Kiko Alonso to Saints Originally Posted by FinSaint I guess the bottom line was that they didn't have a spot for him with the change of defensive philosophy, which puts more DBs on the field instead of customary three LBs. Also, the young LB in their roster was viewed as a straight replacement if not an upgrade over him. Dolphins were probably going to cut him if they couldn't have found a trading partner. With the trade they only have to pay 1M$ of his salary and are off the hook while also getting a promising young ST contributor in exchange. It wasn't a bad deal for Miami even though it might seem like it from our point of view. Dolphins LB was looked as "upgrade" over Alonso? What's this guy's name?

09-03-2019, 06:03 PM	#55
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	Re: Dolphins Trade LB Kiko Alonso to Saints Originally Posted by Rell&Gold Dolphins LB was looked as "upgrade" over Alonso? What's this guy's name? Starts with an E, it was a mouthful.

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saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Dolphins Trade LB Kiko Alonso to Saints Originally Posted by FinSaint I guess the bottom line was that they didn't have a spot for him with the change of defensive philosophy, which puts more DBs on the field instead of customary three LBs. Also, the young LB in their roster was viewed as a straight replacement if not an upgrade over him. Dolphins were probably going to cut him if they couldn't have found a trading partner. With the trade they only have to pay 1M$ of his salary and are off the hook while also getting a promising young ST contributor in exchange. It wasn't a bad deal for Miami even though it might seem like it from our point of view. He asked to be traded. Crusader and K Major like this.

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Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,025	Re: Dolphins Trade LB Kiko Alonso to Saints Originally Posted by saintfan He asked to be traded. And when that happens its usually better to move that guy and get something, anything, in return rather than having to cut someone that has become a disruption.

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